Antalis partners with Thunk Studio to showcase 60 years of innovation by Japanese musical instrument manufacturer Korg.
Antalis design partner Thunk Studio has created an immersive gallery space, showcasing six decades of innovation by Japanese musical instrument manufacturer Korg. Stadur Easyprint from Antalis’ visual communications portfolio was used for all wall-mounted graphics.
The Korg Gallery at the Musical Museum in Brentford, London offers visitors an immersive journey through 60 years of music innovation, featuring interactive displays and over 50 historic instruments. The gallery space invites music enthusiasts to discover the iconic instruments behind countless records, film scores, and game soundtracks, which continue to inspire artists and shape music creation to this day.
Graphic panels portraying Korg’s musical heritage feature prominently throughout the space, with reproductions of historic advertisements, photographs and design details. Antalis’ Stadur Easyprint was a key substrate used across the project.
“We needed a lightweight yet durable substrate with high-quality graphic reproduction capabilities, which made the 10mm Stadur Easyprint an ideal choice” explains Martin Malins, owner of Thunk Studio.
Stadur Easyprint is a lightweight, rigid, PVC-free foam board suitable for interior and exterior use. It is optimised for digital printing and finishing and can be bent and folded without breaking. Milling V-shaped grooves enables the foam board to be easily folded by hand, while milling slot grooves allow various geometrical shapes to be generated, allowing creative design options.
The installation presented unique challenges, with some graphic panels spanning over 2.5 metres in length. Thunk Studio’s approach saw the panels mounted on spacers designed from the same Stadur substrate to minimise waste and enable clean wall installation without intrusive mechanical fixings. Supporting print elements were strategically attached to enhance the 2D displays.
“Working in close collaboration with Antalis Specification Consultant Claire White allowed us to present design concepts alongside our intended materials,” Martin continues. “This approach enabled the client to fully visualise the concept before implementation.”
Beyond the wall graphics, Thunk Studio created bespoke product display units, a What Music Means to Me… interactive wall and a “play table” enabling a hands-on musical creation experience for visitors of all ages and abilities. The Korg Gallery complements the Musical Museum’s broader collection of historic instruments, including a fully operational Wurlitzer organ.